Telegram
Valuation
$30B
2025 Revenue
$1B
Customers
500K
Funding
$0
Avg ACV
$2K
Team
1.8K
Founded
2013
How Telegram CEO Pavel Durov grew Telegram to $1B revenue and 500K customers in 2025.
Developer of an instant messaging application intended to communicate easily. The company's cloud-based application includes group chatting, documents sharing, message encryption, cloud storage and message synchronization across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux among other platforms, enabling users to stay connected with friends and family without a hassle.
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Telegram Revenue
In 2025, Telegram's revenue reached $1B. The company previously reported $123M in 2023. Since its launch in 2013, Telegram has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Telegram Hit $1b revenue in May 2025 | |
| 2023 | Telegram Hit $123m revenue in December 2023 | |
| 2022 | Telegram Hit $45m revenue in December 2022 | |
| 2021 | Telegram Hit $9.4m revenue in April 2021 | |
| 2013 | Launched with $0 revenue |
Telegram Valuation, Funding Rounds
Telegram's most recent disclosed valuation is $30B.
Telegram is a bootstrapped Business Instant Messaging Software startup. Founded in 2013, Telegram has grown to $1B in revenue without raising any venture capital or outside funding.
As a self-funded Business Instant Messaging Software SaaS company, Telegram has built its business with no outside investment.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold | Quote |
|---|
Telegram Employees & Team Size
Telegram employs approximately 1.8K people as of 2026, up from 1.1K in 2023.
Telegram has 1.8K total employees in different roles and functions. They have 500K customers that rely on the company's solutions.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Reached 1.8K employees (October 2024) |
| 2023 | Reached 1.1K employees (December 2023) |
| 2022 | Reached 802 employees (December 2022) |
| 2021 | Reached 600 employees (April 2021) |
Founder / CEO
Q&A
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| What's your age? | - |
| Favorite online tool? | - |
| Favorite book? | - |
| Favorite CEO? | - |
| Advice for 20 year old self | - |
Customers
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LockedFrequently Asked Questions about Telegram
What is Telegram's revenue?
Telegram generates $1B in revenue.
Who founded Telegram?
Telegram was founded by Pavel Durov.
Who is the CEO of Telegram?
The CEO of Telegram is Pavel Durov.
How much funding does Telegram have?
Telegram raised $0.
How many employees does Telegram have?
Telegram has 1.8K employees.
Where is Telegram headquarters?
Telegram is headquartered in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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